Thousands arrive in South Arkansas in search of a bargain during Highway 35 Junk Hunt

Thousands arrive in South Arkansas in search of a bargain during Highway 35 Junk Hunt

RISON, Ark. – The seventh annual Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunk officially kicked off Thursday, March 10, 2022 as vendors opened for business during the early morning hours, welcoming shoppers from across Arkansas for the uniquely Southern Arkansas event. The massive yard sale experience extends 93.2 miles south from Benton to Grapevine, Sheridan, Rison, and…

Annual Lumberjack Battalion Military Ball held February 10

WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Battalion from Warren High School conducted their annual Military Ball on Thursday February 10, 2022 at the Army National Guard Readiness Center. The Military Ball is a formal event that is both planned and executed by High School Students serving in Cadet Staff and Leadership Roles. Seniors were honored and…

Second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk accepting entries now

Second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk accepting entries now

The second annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk is now accepting entries for the event December 26, 2021. Once again this year, the event is being held virtually, which means that once signed up, runners and walkers may take part in the event at their own convenience. The event was established in 2020 to…

City of Banks to host cookies with Santa and a lighting contest

The City of Banks Christmas schedule is official, with a lighting contest set and cookies and cocoa with Santa on the agenda. Organizers are also accepting donations for the Banks Angel Tree. A $100 cash prize is up for the winner of the Christmas Lighting Contest. For those interested in participating call 870-465-2570. The theme…

Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser

The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…

Chapel Woods hosting drive-through trick-or-treating event October 30

Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation in Warren will host a drive-through trick-or-treating event Saturday evening, October 30, 2021 at their location at 1440 East Church Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to load up their vehicle with their little ghosts, goblins, vampires, werewolves, and everything in-between to enjoy the fall festivities.…

Games, prizes, free vaccinations, and more happening at this weekend’s Community Fest 2021 in Hermitage

Community Fest 2021 is set to kickoff Saturday, August 14 at the Hermitage Community Center starting at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature a host of attractions from games, prizes, and food vendors, to free dental exams for students and free health screenings. Other services offered at the event with include free haircuts for students…